Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
17.4
Points / game
9.8
3.2
Rebounds / game
4.5
5.2
Assists / game
7.9
3
All-Star selections
4
0
Championships
2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Rose peak 25Rondo peak 13.7
The trophy case edge: Rondo
3× NBA All-Star1× NBA MVP1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearYoungest MVP in NBA history, age 22 (2011)3x NBA All-StarNBA Rookie of the Year (2009)
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4× NBA All-Star2× NBA Champion1× All-NBA2x NBA champion (2008, 2020)4x NBA All-Defensive Team3x NBA assists leaderNBA steals leader (2010)
The verdict
Rondo holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game, all-star selections). Rose answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
81Rose · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
79Rondo · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Derrick Rose
$120
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Rajon Rondo
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDerrick Rose is the more valuable card today ($120 vs. $40). Derrick Rose carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +38% over five years).